The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
Chapter 252. The rebellion 3
The atmosphere in the court room was very chaotic. Emperor Pei An Long did nothing. Even Pei Zhang Xi did not show his attitude firmly. Everyone started to see people who had higher status than them, especially the ones who had a lot of troops behind them.
But what they got was the faces of all those people who looked calm yet did not show at all if they were going to act. After all, in a state of siege, they would not be able to send out command messages to their men to send help. So they could not help but come to the conclusion that in fact they were the same as those who were also at a loss to decide a move. And maybe also, the path they choose is not much different from the path they take.
"It seems like everyone already knows that I'm the one they should choose. If today you choose to stand by my side, I promise you will treat you well. But if you fight me today, I will not give you an easy death. But take it easy, I won't leave you alone. I'll help you send all your family members after them." Pei Zhong Min looked at these ministers and grinned.
Hearing Pei Zhong Min's confident remark, Old Master Zhu glanced at everyone and clenched his hands. How dare all these people have the intention to join the opposition. Although he also knew some of them had indeed cooperated with the rebels from the beginning, others were not involved at all.
However, with the threat of his death accompanied by the death of his entire family, how could these ministers bear it?
"You should know the limits. We are just service people here. Whatever happens we must be loyal to our master." Old master Zhu said as he glanced at everyone.
"Old master Zhu, we're just trying to think logically. Look at the circumstances around, can we survive if we fight back? If we give up this time, we can still work for this empire. Then in order to atone for this crime of treason, we will only work harder to advance the Empire. Isn't it the same as whoever I'm Emperor as long as everything's okay?" minister Fu turned his head and said to Minister Zhu. This minister had indeed been conspiring with Pei Zhong Min from the very beginning. Her daughter was one of Pei Zhong Min's concubines, so naturally she would defend her daughter-in-law. Especially if Pei Zhong Min managed to ascend the throne, wouldn't his family life be better in the future?
"Minister Fu! I can't believe I'm gonna hear all this stuff out of your mouth." Old master Zhu shouted furiously. It could be said that Minister Fu was a minister of the old generation.
"It's okay if you don't believe Old Master Zhu. For sure I will still choose life and save my whole family and have determined my attitude. Hey you guys, I know you guys have the same thoughts as me. No need to feel guilty or hesitant in making decisions. Remember if the fate of your entire family is really at stake here." Minister Fu said and started walking to the back of Pei Zhong Min as he finished pronouncing his part.
"alright. Although it would be very disappointing, I, Pei Zhang Xi, the Crown Prince of Shao Empire would like to ask you one last time, if I promise to save your lives along with your families, he said, will you still stay by the side of the palace or will you still go with the traitors. Think carefully about this because I won't accept an apology from a traitor." Pei Zhang Xi swept his gaze at all the ministers who were seen starting to lean towards the enemy side.
"We...."
"Haha! You can't possibly believe in my good brother, can you? Although Pei Zhang Xi had a large and competent army, they were far from the palace. I have put some people to watch over them and none of them have come out of their headquarters in the residence of King Rui. Even without anyone being able to get out of here, how could they know if their employer was in danger and come to their aid quickly. So don't waste too much time and stay on my side immediately. I promise to give you a decent life. But to those who oppose me, I will make sure to give them a bad ending."
After hearing Pei Zhong Min's words, almost a portion of these ministers had changed positions. They stood behind Pei Zhong Min. Seeing this, Pei Zhong Min was very satisfied and laughed out loud.
"Look at me now what I'm capable of!" Pei Zhong Min said with a mocking expression looking at Emperor Pei An Long and Pei Zhang Xi who had dark faces.
"Dad emperor. Now look almost all your ministers have betrayed you. I'll give you two choices. First, die as an Emperor and get a proper funeral. But of course on condition that you will acknowledge me as the new Emperor after your death and remove the title of Crown Prince Pei Zhang Xi." Pei Zhong Min looked at Pei Zhang Xi with ridicule.
"Or second, die in bad shape. I won't give you a proper funeral and will even give your body to a starving an-jing an-jing guard if you're still insistent." Pei Zhong Min squinted his eyes at Emperor Pei An Long.
"Zhong Min, I really can't believe that all this time I've been raising a white-eyed wolf. They are your mother and brother. How can you threaten to hurt them."
"I? The white-eyed wolf? Well. Let's just say it's true I'm the white-eyed wolf. But if I had to acknowledge dozens of those foreign women as my mother, sorry, I would never admit them. Besides, those spoiled princesses, I won't admit them either. My sister is only one and no other. So forget the idea of making me admit those very troublesome ones."
"Zhong Min, you're really outrageous this time. Nothing good will happen if you do all this. The gods will curse."
"Haha? A deity? Wouldn't if I became Emperor then I would become a messenger of the gods? How could the gods be angry with me?"
"First brother, we are brothers. Please don't put us in an awkward position." Pei Wu Shan said as he looked at Pei Zhong Min.
"Oh my good brother. I know you are the best of all. Other than Pei Zhang Xi, you are the one who has the qualifications to compete to become the crown prince. But baby you're too innocent and naive. CK CK CK. If you don't want to, it doesn't mean I don't either. Because you don't want an awkward situation in this fraternity, I hope you better know yourself and not interfere in my affairs or I will no longer assume if we are brothers and act cruelly."
"Everything! Quickly clear all our obstacles. But leave my beloved Emperor Father for me to honor death at the hands of the future Emperor." Shouted Pei Zhong Min with a satisfied smile on his face. Raise his sword and point it at Emperor Pei An Long.
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